MAPLETON 鈥 Council here has approved a zoning change to permit a retail store and hobby barn with highland cows at 75 John St. in Drayton.聽
Community News
New Arthur facility to increase access to child care in 色控传媒North
ARTHUR 鈥 A new child care centre set to open in 色控传媒North this fall will more than double access rates for child care in the township.
Mount Forest Lions collect hundreds of blankets for kids battling cancer
MOUNT FOREST 鈥 Putting smiles on the faces of kids who are going through a difficult experience is the goal behind a project started a couple of years ago by a member of the Mount Forest Lions Club.
Maybe Trump would like to try a 鈥楽hawinigan Handshake鈥 on for size?
It seems silly to be writing a column on national affairs a week after all of Canada鈥檚 problems were seemingly resolved in one fell swoop. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has, after all, announced his intention to step down.
Mount Forest Curling club hosts U18 provincial championships
WELLINGTON NORTH 鈥 聽The Mount Forest Curling Club was packed last week as teams of youths from across Ontario competed in the 2025 U18 Men and U18 Women Provincial Curling Championship.
Louise Marshall Hospital benefits from Holiday Smile Cookie sales
MOUNT FOREST 鈥 People who bought holiday smile cookies at the Mount Forest Tim Hortons this past November helped to raise more than $3,500 for the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation.
CSGW appreciation dinner recognizes Dennis Craven
CENTRE WELLINGTON 鈥 Crime Stoppers Guelph 色控传媒(CSGW) recently showed its appreciation to its supporters, including a long-serving board member and a local media outlet.
Reflections
鈥淐hristianity is not a religion.鈥 Wait a minute 鈥 what did that guy say?
Blessings to You Centre donates $1,600 to Palmerston Marlins
MINTO 鈥 The Blessings to You Centre donated $1,600 to the Palmerston Marlins U15 softball team.
Edge Mutual Insurance donates thousands to community initiatives
DRAYTON 鈥 During December Edge Mutual Insurance Company staff donated food, toys and support to various initiatives.聽
Southeast Surge rep hockey to start in Harriston this April
MINTO 鈥 Harriston arena staff are prepared to keep ice installed during the spring season to accommodate a new hockey association, the Southeast Surge.聽
Two more people charged in 2019 murder of Jason Brown
MINTO 鈥 Police have charged two more people in connection with the 2019 kidnapping and death of Jason John Brown. Five people in total have now been charged in the murder of the 43-year-old Kitchener man.
Looking back at 2024: The Year in Review
NORTH WELLINGTON 鈥 The Advertiser would like to wish everyone a safe and happy new year.聽
Carl Hall, Mapleton鈥檚 first mayor, remembered as ‘a complete gentleman’
WELLINGTON COUNTY 鈥 Mapleton Township鈥檚 first mayor, Carl Hall, died on Dec. 31 at age 87.
Minto joins nationwide 鈥楥oldest Night鈥 fundraiser
HARRISTON 鈥 On Feb. 22 communities across Canada will participate in the 鈥淐oldest Night of the Year鈥 (CNOY) to raise funds for local charities.聽